Oncology Pharmacy Tech - PRN

Vail Health Hospital; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vail Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the oncology pharmacy under the on-site pharmacist. You will fill medication orders, replenish Pyxis MedStations, and maintain proper storage and waste handling.

The role requires one year of Pharmacy Technician experience, two years of sterile compounding, and Colorado PHAT certification. This on-site position emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and effective interdepartmental communication.

Qualifications

• One year of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Two years of sterile compounding experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders accurately and manage Pyxis MedStations; ensure proper storage and waste handling.
• Prepare IV admixtures or other sterile preparations per policy.
• Lead in ordering drugs and supplies and manage stock rotation to maintain inventory levels.
• Adhere to USP <797> and USP <800> logs, cleaning, testing, and preparation standards.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and safety protocols for handling hazardous materials.
• Enter patient charges and credits daily and complete inter-departmental billing by the 5th.
• Schedule technician shifts on a monthly basis.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Sterile compounding

HIPAA compliance

Tools

Pyxis MedStations

Job description

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:

Working under the direction of the of the on-site pharmacist, supports the pharmacist in the daily operations of the oncology pharmacy, including checking the patient schedule to prepare for needed therapies, compounding sterile preparations, ordering, receiving, and restocking supplies, entering medication charges and credits.

What you will do:

• Accurately and in a timely manner fill medication orders, replenish Pyxis MedStations. This involves ensuring proper storage and security. Empty return and waste bins according to policy.
• Accurately prepare IV admixtures or other sterile preparations as per policy.
• Take a leadership role in ordering drugs and supplies and with the receiving, storing, and rotating of stock to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Adhere to USP <797> and USP <800> logs, cleaning, testing, and preparation standards per policy.
• Follows Vail Health safety protocols in dealing with radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust and stress.
• Monitor the routine inventory control of all controlled medications in the C-II safe complying with all regulatory and compliance agencies. Resolve Pyxis discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Answer phones and interact with callers. Respond to service requests by other departments in a respectful and timely manner.
• Maintain competencies by attending departmental training opportunities and completing assignments in computer-based learning programs.
• Enter patient charges and credits daily, and complete inter-departmental billing by the 5th of each month and submit to Accounting. Includes the submission of approved invoices for processing.
• Schedule technician personnel to cover required shifts monthly.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Must be HIPAA compliant

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• One year of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Two years of sterile compounding experience required.

Education:

• N/A

License(s) and Certification(s):

• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Certification (PHAT) required

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$24.28-$33.51 USD